Article
Surgery
Bhavani Pokala, Spyridon Giannopoulos, Dimitrios Athanasiadis, Seyed Mohammad Kalantar Motamedi, Dimitrios Stefanidis
Summary: This study presents the initial experience with distal bypass revision (DGB) for weight recurrence after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. The study compared the outcomes of DGB with primary RYGB and found that DGB resulted in good weight loss up to 2 years after surgery, but with higher complication rates. The total weight loss after DGB was lower compared to the primary operation.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Omar Bellorin, Patrick Dolan, Mariana Vigiola-Cruz, Omar Al Hussein Alawamlh, Alfons Pomp, Gregory Dakin, Cheguevara Afaneh
Summary: This study described the experience with robotic-assisted management of intractable GERD, showing that the robotic platform is a feasible option with high success rates and low morbidity in different treatment approaches for GERD after sleeve gastrectomy. Further data is needed to support these findings.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Reem Z. Sharaiha, Kaveh Hajifathalian, Rekha Kumar, Katherine Saunders, Amit Mehta, Bryan Ang, Daniel Skaf, Shawn Shah, Andrea Herr, Leon Igel, Qais Dawod, Enad Dawod, Kartik Sampath, David Carr-Locke, Robert Brown, David Cohen, Andrew J. Dannenberg, Srihari Mahadev, Alpana Shukla, Louis J. Aronne
Summary: The study concludes that endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a safe and effective long-term treatment option for obesity, with patients maintaining significant weight loss up to 5 years post-procedure. This suggests that ESG can be considered as a reliable choice for managing obesity.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Samer AlMasri, Mazen S. Zenati, Georgios Papachristou, Adam Slivka, Michael Sanders, Jennifer Chennat, Mordechai Rabinowitz, Asif Khalid, Andres Gelrud, John Nasr, Savreet Sarkaria, Rohit Das, Kenneth K. Lee, Wolfgang Schraut, Steve J. Hughes, A. James Moser, Alessandro Paniccia, Melissa E. Hogg, Herbert J. Zeh, Amer H. Zureikat
Summary: LA-ERCP is effective in treating pancreaticobiliary pathology after RYGB, with high success rates and low adverse events. The study identified a learning curve for surgical and gastroenterology teams at case 27 and case 9 respectively, and highlighted the need for 3-5 cases per surgeon to optimize operative metrics.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Radoslava Stoyanova, Friedrich Lomoschitz, Wolfgang Schima, Alexander Klaus
Summary: Gallstone disease after bariatric surgery is common and challenging to treat, but laparoscopic bile stone removal is a safe and effective technique, even for elderly patients.
Article
Oncology
Itaru Yasufuku, Manabu Ohashi, Rie Makuuchi, Masaru Hayami, Satoshi Ida, Koshi Kumagai, Takeshi Sano, Souya Nunobe
Summary: Gastric cancer presenting gastric outlet obstruction (GC-GOO) is a new candidate for diagnostic staging laparoscopy (DSL). Laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy (LGJ) may be performed after DSL, utilizing preoperative predictive factors for peritoneal metastasis.
Review
Oncology
Cecilia T. Ong, Jason L. Schwarz, Kevin K. Roggin
Summary: Surgical management is crucial for curative potential in gastric cancer despite high mortality rates. Laparoscopic and robotic gastrectomy have been widely studied and have shown similar outcomes to open gastrectomy in terms of postoperative complications, mortality, and oncologic results. Laparoscopic gastrectomy offers shorter hospital stays and faster recovery of bowel function, while robotic gastrectomy has advantages in lymph node harvests and pancreatic sequela. However, it is important to consider factors such as patient origin, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, surgeon experience, and extent of gastrectomy when applying these outcomes to clinical decision-making.
Article
Surgery
Daniel L. Chan, Josil R. Cruz, Wilfred L. Mui, Simon K. H. Wong, Enders K. W. Ng
Summary: This study evaluated the short- and long-term weight loss efficacy of Intra-gastric balloon (IGB) therapy in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 27-35. The results showed that while IGB group had better total body weight loss at 6 to 24 months compared to the control group, there was no significant difference in total weight loss between the two groups at 10 years. Additionally, there were no significant new comorbidities observed in the IGB group at 10 years, and patients who received IGB therapy were more willing for further intervention.
Article
Surgery
Bhavani Pokala, Edward Hernandez, Spyridon Giannopoulos, Dimitrios Athanasiadis, Lava Timsina, Nikki Sorg, Keith Makhecha, Sathvik Madduri, Dimitrios Stefanidis
Summary: The study found that patients with higher weight loss at 6 and 12 months after bariatric surgery may have a higher risk of weight regain at 4 years. Surgeons may need to closely monitor patients with significant early weight loss and offer additional treatment options to maximize their long-term success.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Victoria Ende, Nina Devas, Xiaoyue Zhang, Jie Yang, Aurora D. Pryor
Summary: This study analyzed data from the New York SPARCS database and found that 6.29% of patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery between 2005 and 2015 underwent internal hernia repair. The cumulative incidence of internal hernia repair within three years post-surgery was 4.80%, and by the end of the 13th-year follow-up period, it reached 12.00%. Overall, there was a decreasing trend in undergoing internal hernia repair after bypass surgery. This data is important for understanding the complications of gastric bypass surgery.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Wini Zambare, Donald T. Hess, Kelly Kenzik, Luise Pernar
Summary: This study demonstrates that involving surgery residents in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures can help them better prepare for advanced surgeries in a safe manner. The research findings show that regardless of the training level of the assistant, there were no significant differences in complication rates, hospital length of stay, readmission rates, and reoperation rates for patients undergoing LRYGBs.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Jorge Cornejo, Lorna A. Evans, Rocio Castillo-Larios, Nafiye Busra Celik, Enrique F. Elli
Summary: By comparing OAGB with RYGB and SADI-S, it was found that OAGB had better 30-day outcomes, shorter operative times, and lower rates of complications.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Hyung Suk Kim, Jun Ho Lee, Min Gyu Kim
Summary: Gastric cancer perforation is rare and emergency surgery is required. There were no definitive differences in clinical characteristics between gastric cancer and ulcers, with preoperative shock being a key factor. Laparoscopic primary gastrectomy performed by an expert is effective for emergency gastric perforation, but caution should be used when selecting this method without expert availability.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Lisa Chung, Gajan Srikumar, Christin Coomarasamy, Andrew D. MacCormick
Summary: This study aimed to validate the predictive validity of the National Bariatric Prioritization Tool (NBPT) using patient data. The results showed no correlation between NBPT score and overall percentage of weight loss, but it was correlated with improvements in diabetes, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Given the higher rates of obesity and comorbidities in Maori and Pasifika, higher NBPT scores for them may help achieve equity of access. Rating: 7/10
ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Lieke M. Koggel, Peter J. Wahab, Rob J. Robijn, Theo J. Aufenacker, Bart P. L. Witteman, Marcel J. M. Groenen, Jan M. Vrolijk
Summary: The study shows that LAERCP is an effective and relatively safe procedure for biliary diseases in patients with RYGB, with a high success rate and low rate of adverse events.
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Kyle M. Hocking, Brian C. Evans, Padmini Komalavilas, Joyce Cheung-Flynn, Craig L. Duvall, Colleen M. Brophy
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2019)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alison O. Flentje, Ilaria Caturegli, Stephen M. Kavic
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
Article
Surgery
Selim G. Gebran, Brooks Knighton, Ledibabari M. Ngaage, John A. Rose, Michael P. Grant, Fan Liang, Arthur J. Nam, Stephen M. Kavic, Mark D. Kligman, Yvonne M. Rasko
Article
Surgery
Jessica Felton, Olivia Martin, Natalia Kubicki, Sarah Kidd-Romero, Stephen M. Kavic
Summary: The study found that general surgery residents have varying levels of wellness, with many reporting weight gain, working while dealing with family issues, and working while ill. Changes in wellness were significantly associated with PGY level, with age and gender serving as effective measure modifiers. Residency programs should implement interventions to address wellness deficiencies and prevent negative outcomes.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hossam Abdou, Sarah Kidd-Romero, Natalia S. Kubicki, Stephen M. Kavic
Summary: The decision to switch USMLE Step 1 to a pass/fail system sparked controversy due to its reliance in resident selection, prompting a discussion on whether ABSITE should also be pass/fail. Both exams have shown no correlation with clinical ability, leading to the call for new objective measures to assess surgical trainees more holistically.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Ifeanyi Chinedozi, Olivia Martin, Nicole Hays, Natalia S. Kubicki, Sarah Kidd-Romero, Stephen M. Kavic
Summary: Academic and community-based general surgery residency program websites were compared based on twelve different parameters, with academic programs having more information available than community programs. Statistically significant differences were observed for eight comparisons, highlighting areas such as research, resident demographics, alumni information, diversity, and mentorship.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Hossam Abdou, Ace St John, Andrea C. Bafford, Natalia S. Kubicki, Sarah Kidd-Romero, Stephen M. Kavic, Rebecca F. Brown
Summary: This study assessed the completeness of online information for colon and rectal surgery fellowship programs and found that most websites were grossly incomplete. These websites are crucial for fellowship applicants, and programs should strive to provide easily accessible information.
Article
Surgery
Ace St John, Kendyl Carlisle, Mark Kligman, Stephen M. Kavic
Summary: This study, using three commonly used validated measures, found that the quality of online information regarding Nissen Fundoplication is lacking. The implications of these results serve as an important reference for institutions to update their sources and as a guide for providing patients with adequate resources.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Delandy McConnell, Ace St. John, Mark D. Kligman, Stephen M. Kavic
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the differences in clinical experience of individual fellows in academic and community programs of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) fellowship. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the number of commonly performed cases between academic and community programs. However, community-based fellows had more case experience in less commonly performed case types.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Nicole Shockcor, Hilary Hayssen, Mark D. Kligman, Natalia S. Kubicki, Stephen M. Kavic
Summary: Analysis of national application data over the past decade shows an increasing interest among US residents in pursuing MIS fellowship positions, leading to a more competitive match process with higher application numbers and lower match rates for US applicants.
JSLS-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Ace St John, Ilaria Caturegli, Natalia S. Kubicki, Stephen M. Kavic
JSLS-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS
(2020)
Article
Surgery
Leah Sukri, Laura DiChiacchio, Philip J. Wasicek, Stephen M. Kavic
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL CASE REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Surgery
R. Gregory Conway, Natalie O'Neill, Jessica Brown, Stephen Kavic
SURGERY OPEN SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Surgery
Natalia Kubicki, Stephen Kavic, Hugo J. R. Bonatti
JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY
(2019)
Article
Surgery
Ledibabari M. Ngaage, George Kokosis, Bartlomiej Kachniarz, Rachel Pedreira, Erin M. Rada, Arthur J. Nam, Jonathan Pearl, Stephen Kavic, Yvonne M. Rasko
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN
(2019)